Madelaine Beckford, MM - Director of Music and Liturgy
A native of Pennsylvania, Madelaine received a Bachelor of Arts in Sacred Music and Voice with a minor in German from Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio and a Master of Music in Vocal Pedagogy from Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.
She has been involved in parish music ministry since her young teen years as an organist, pianist, cantor, choir member, and director. Through her collegiate work, she gained a thorough knowledge of Roman Catholic Liturgy, learning the precepts of the church thru such papal documents as Musicam Sacram and Tra le Sollecitudini, alongside study of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal. Madelaine also became a member of the Church Music Association of America (CMAA) around this time, and thru that organization continues further education in sacred music, learning the Ward Method of Music Instruction for kids and Chironomy (the art of conducting chant) methods thru their ongoing education programs.
As a performer, Madelaine has worked extensively doing solo and choral work for the Catholic Church, and has been featured in classical Sacred works by composers Pergolesi, Vivaldi and Buxtehude. Her voice has also graced the operatic stage in such productions as Le Nozze di Figaro, Don Giovanni, The Merry Widow, and Roméo et Juliette.
While concluding her graduate degree, Madelaine began work as Director of Sacred Liturgy and Music at Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, in the heart of Arlington, VA. As part of this position, she had the opportunity to teach music to all classes in Saint Charles’ Early Childhood Education center, giving them the fundamentals of music theory and vocal production while preparing them to sing sacred songs as part of prayer services. During this time, Madelaine also opened a private voice and piano studio, and will be re-opening it for students in the Charleston area.
When she isn’t practicing, Madelaine can be found practicing (oh the life of the musician) her non-liturgical hobby instrument, the ukulele, or brushing up her jazz piano skills. As a full time procrasti-baker, you can tell just how busy she is by how many muffins are in the kitchen, and her choirs have longed enjoyed the fruits of this ill-fated hobby.
She looks forward to bringing all of her skills, passion, and expertise into the Saint Clare of Assisi parish family, to give ever more glory to God thru his gift of the arts.
Email Madelaine.
Direct Phone: 843.471.2678
A native of Pennsylvania, Madelaine received a Bachelor of Arts in Sacred Music and Voice with a minor in German from Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio and a Master of Music in Vocal Pedagogy from Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.
She has been involved in parish music ministry since her young teen years as an organist, pianist, cantor, choir member, and director. Through her collegiate work, she gained a thorough knowledge of Roman Catholic Liturgy, learning the precepts of the church thru such papal documents as Musicam Sacram and Tra le Sollecitudini, alongside study of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal. Madelaine also became a member of the Church Music Association of America (CMAA) around this time, and thru that organization continues further education in sacred music, learning the Ward Method of Music Instruction for kids and Chironomy (the art of conducting chant) methods thru their ongoing education programs.
As a performer, Madelaine has worked extensively doing solo and choral work for the Catholic Church, and has been featured in classical Sacred works by composers Pergolesi, Vivaldi and Buxtehude. Her voice has also graced the operatic stage in such productions as Le Nozze di Figaro, Don Giovanni, The Merry Widow, and Roméo et Juliette.
While concluding her graduate degree, Madelaine began work as Director of Sacred Liturgy and Music at Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, in the heart of Arlington, VA. As part of this position, she had the opportunity to teach music to all classes in Saint Charles’ Early Childhood Education center, giving them the fundamentals of music theory and vocal production while preparing them to sing sacred songs as part of prayer services. During this time, Madelaine also opened a private voice and piano studio, and will be re-opening it for students in the Charleston area.
When she isn’t practicing, Madelaine can be found practicing (oh the life of the musician) her non-liturgical hobby instrument, the ukulele, or brushing up her jazz piano skills. As a full time procrasti-baker, you can tell just how busy she is by how many muffins are in the kitchen, and her choirs have longed enjoyed the fruits of this ill-fated hobby.
She looks forward to bringing all of her skills, passion, and expertise into the Saint Clare of Assisi parish family, to give ever more glory to God thru his gift of the arts.
Email Madelaine.
Direct Phone: 843.471.2678
